Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel popped up on the injury report during the middle of the week but is expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Currently listed as questionable for the Week 16 matchup, Samuel will give it a go on Sunday after a knee injury forced him to miss practice on Friday. He was a full participant on Wednesday and a limited participant on Thursday.
Regardless, the third-year wideout appears to be active for Sunday’s game, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Samuel enters this matchup with 50 receptions for 597 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He’s also added 17 carries for 126 yards and a rushing touchdown on the season.
The Colts are allowing the 12th-most receiving yards per game (264.3) to opposing offenses while allowing the seventh-most receiving touchdowns (26) in the NFL.
Samuel should draw a solid matchup with Kenny Moore being ruled out with an ankle injury. This means he will line up against rookie Marvell Tell in the slot, which should be favorable for the Panthers’ speedy wideout.
Inactives will be released an hour and a half before kickoff, but it appears Samuel will be suiting up.
